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A Fine Quality Early 19th Century Ormolu Clock.
John Hubbard Antiques
for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250
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A Fine Quality Early 19th Century Ormolu Clock.

19th century
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A fine quality and very impressive early 19th century ormolu clock, the eight day French movement with outside count wheel,

signed F Allard.

The figure represents Torquato Tasso, a 16th century Italian poet, well known for his poem La Gerusalemme liberata (Jerusalem Delivered, 1580), in which he depicts a highly imaginative version of the combats between Christians and Muslims at the end of the First Crusade, during the siege of Jerusalem. He suffered from mental illness and died a few days before he was due to be crowned as the king of poets by the Pope. Until the beginning of the 20th century, Tasso remained one of the most widely read poets in Europe.

Size: 24.1/2" long x 16" high x 6.1/4" deep

If you have any questions about this piece, just call. We promise that there will be no obligation and no pressure, just a genuine desire to answer your query honestly and accurately. E-mail enquiries also welcome.

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John Hubbard Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1800s.

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4125
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Description
A fine quality and very impressive early 19th century ormolu clock, the eight day French movement with outside count wheel,

signed F Allard.

The figure represents Torquato Tasso, a 16th century Italian poet, well known for his poem La Gerusalemme liberata (Jerusalem Delivered, 1580), in which he depicts a highly imaginative version of the combats between Christians and Muslims at the end of the First Crusade, during the siege of Jerusalem.

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He suffered from mental illness and died a few days before he was due to be crowned as the king of poets by the Pope.
John Hubbard Antiques

Until the beginning of the 20th century, Tasso remained one of the most widely read poets in Europe.

fig 1. An early 19th-century French ormolu mantel clock featuring a gilded figure of Torquato Tasso seated beside a white enamel clock face on an ornate cast base.
fig 1. A Fine Quality Early 19th Century Ormolu Clock.

Size: 24.1/2" long x 16" high x 6.1/4" deep

If you have any questions about this piece, just call. We promise that there will be no obligation and no pressure, just a genuine desire to answer your query honestly and accurately. E-mail enquiries also welcome.

fig 2. An early 19th-century French ormolu mantel clock featuring a gilded figure of Torquato Tasso seated beside a white enamel clock face on an ornate cast base.
fig 2. A Fine Quality Early 19th Century Ormolu Clock.

Viewing: Viewing is welcomed anytime Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm and other times by appointment.

Delivery: Collection is always available and we do offer free local delivery. Please call for delivery options UK and Worldwide.

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1800s.

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SA299352
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4125
John Hubbard Antiques
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A fine quality early 19th century ormolu clock.

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An early 19th-century French ormolu mantel clock featuring a gilded figure of Torquato Tasso seated beside a white enamel clock face on an ornate cast base.
A fine quality early 19th century ormolu clock.
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An ormolu clock is a decorative timepiece crafted from gilt bronze, a technique highly prominent in 18th and 19th-century France. These pieces typically feature intricate sculptural figures depicting historical, mythological, or literary subjects alongside precise mechanical movements.

These clocks were constructed using cast bronze finished with mercury gilding, also known as fire gilding, which fused gold directly to the bronze surface. The clock faces usually feature white enamel dials with hand-painted Roman numerals and eight-day pendulum movements.

Authentic pieces exhibit fine chasing, distinct casting seams, hand-carved assembly pins, and significant weight due to solid bronze construction. Mercury gilding displays a deep, warm hue with natural wear patterns on raised surfaces rather than the uniform finish of modern electroplating.

Position the clock as a focal decorative object on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or credenza. Pairing the detailed metalwork with clean-lined contemporary furniture allows the sculptural craftsmanship to contrast effectively within the space.

Avoid abrasive chemical polishes or water-based liquids, as these can damage or strip the historic gilt surface. Gently remove dust using a soft, dry camel-hair brush and ensure the internal movement is regularly cleaned and lubricated by a professional horologist.
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